Kelly Ann (Hyden) Paetzel
Jun 19, 2018
On June 19, 2018 at 1:40 p.m., Jesus received Kelly Ann (Hyden) Paetzel, 55, of Hope. She was born in Columbus, IN on March 23, 1963. She was the daughter of Wardlyn Mitchell Hyden and Edward Jay Hyden. At a very young age, Kelly found a beloved surrogate father in Mr. Leland Van Blaricum. He also became a loving "Pop...
Wilma Huntsman
Jun 15, 2018
Wilma Huntsman, 87, of Columbus, passed from this life to the next on June 15, 2018, at Willow Crossing Health and Rehab in Columbus, IN. Wilma was born on June 17th, 1930 in Hope IN to Elda J. and Nellie Anderson Clouse. Wilma grew up in Hope IN and attended Hope High School. Wilma met and married Floyd E. Huntsman...
Susan O. Douglas
Jun 2, 2018
Susan O. Douglas, 74, of Hope, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Susan worked as a writer for the Indy Star and other newspapers. She received a Masters degree from Indiana University.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Indiana Historical Society. She enjoyed writing and working on the...
Ruth Beeker
May 26, 2018
Ruth Beeker, 98, of St. Louis Crossing, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:45 p.m. at Millers Merry Manor, where she made it her home the last 3 ½ years. She was born on March 7, 1920, west of Columbus on Georgetown Road to William and Alice Coles Guthrie. She was married to John Robert Beeker Sr. on March...
Margaret L. Harter
May 18, 2018
Margaret L. Harter, 83, of Hope, died Friday, May 18, 2018 at Columbus Transitional Care.
Margaret spent most of her life as a housewife. She attended The Cross of Hope.
She loved animals and raised dogs. She enjoyed doing carpentry work around the house.
Born on March 2, 1935...
Warren "Moe" C. Burks-Bey
May 15, 2018
Brother Warren C. Burks-Bey Jr., 81 years young, born July 26, 1936, fulfilled his earthly tasks and was called home to rest on Tuesday morning, May 15, 2018. He passed away at Miller's Merry Manor.
Warren was one of six children born to the late Warren C. Burks, Sr. and Ethel (Smith) Burks in Covington, Virginia....
Betty I. Burton
May 11, 2018
Betty I. Burton, 77, of Hope, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at her home.
Betty retired from Columbus Sportswear. She attended The Ridge and Northview Assembly of God.
Betty liked to read and enjoyed walking. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
Born on October 21, 1940 in Wayne County, Kentucky, Betty...
David Ray Thayer
May 3, 2018
Oh the adventures he has had! Though his earthly adventures may have ended as a result of David Ray Thayer's passing on May 3, 2018, his memory will go on for a very long time. Born January 4, 1925, one of six children of Leonard and Sarah Thayer, Dave lived a life full of laughs, tears and opportunities with his...
Belva M. Lawson
Apr 30, 2018
Belva Mae Lawson, 84, of Columbus, died Monday April 30, 2018 at Franklin Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana. After graduating in 1952 from St. Paul High School, where she was a baton twirler in the marching band, Belva owned and operated Belva's Beauty Shop in Columbus. She retired in 2012 from Target in Columbus. She enjoyed gardening, her Dobermans, and...
Vollila Exene Vansickle
Apr 27, 2018
Vollila Exene VanSickle, 83, of Flat Rock, died Friday, April 27, 2018 at Major Hospital. She spent most of her life as a housewife. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star in Norristown and had attended Flat Rock Christian Church. Exene enjoyed cooking, gardening, and going shopping. Born on June 10, 1934 in Washington Township in Shelby County,...
Ruth Whittington
Apr 25, 2018
Ruth I. Whittington, 83, of Hope, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Before retirement, Ruth worked at Arvins for 47 years. She was a member of Hartsville Church of Christ and Hartsville Church of Christ Red Hat Society. Ruth was an avid bowler. She enjoyed going for drives and out to eat. She also...
Georgia C. Pickett
Apr 17, 2018
Georgia C. Pickett, 89, of Hope, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor.
Before retirement, she worked in the factory at Cummins where she was known as "Goldie." She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hope, Royals Neighbors of America, and Red Hats Society.
Georgia enjoyed bowling, playing Euchre, and was...
Joan G. Redmon Geilker
Apr 12, 2018
Joan G. Redmon Geilker, 83, of Columbus, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 at her home.
She was a beautician and had owned Cuts and Curls. She was a member of Moose Lodge Chapter 456 in Columbus.
Joan enjoyed gardening and flowers. She also enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and playing bingo.
Born on September...
Paul "Jack" C. Thompson
Apr 12, 2018
Paul C. "Jack" Thompson, 92, of Hope, died Thursday April 12, 2018 at his home.
He worked as a Quality Control Technician at Cummins for 32 years. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS McGowan. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Union Church.
Paul enjoyed fishing, camping, and flying.
Born...
Dorothy Wenger
Apr 11, 2018
Dorothy Mae Wenger, 90, of Flat Rock, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her home. She is survived by children, Roger (Gladys) Wenger of Shelbyville, Clifton (Phyllis) Wenger of Clifford, Charlotte (Rick Best) Whitis of Flat Rock, and Linda (Allen Ewitt) Parrish of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Lisa Price, Marvin Whitis, Regina Jimenez, Samantha Irvin, Seran Petri, Tammy Wenger, Rusty Wenger, Tonya...
J.T. Compton
Apr 11, 2018
J.T. Compton, 82, of Hope, passed from this life on April 11, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Born on November 26, 1935 in Weed, Kentucky, J.T. was the son of Riley and Della Rae (England) Compton.
J.T. attended the Faith Chapel Church and enjoyed discussing salvation with Pastor Dave Bragg.
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Bettie West
Apr 11, 2018
Bettie Dian Mitchner West, 80, of Hope, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Before retirement, Bettie was a hairdresser at the salon, A New Look. She was a member of Chapel of the Good Shepherd. She enjoyed making flower arrangements and crocheting. Born on March 17, 1938 in Columbus, Bettie was the daughter of...
George C. Andrews
Feb 24, 2018
George C. Andrews Jr., 67 of Hope, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at his residence. Before retirement he had been employed by CSX Railroad. He was a member of Eagles and Moose Lodge in Indianapolis. Born June 14, 1950 in Hope, George was the son George C., Sr. and Ruth Clark Andrews and they preceded him in death. George is...
Steven Huntsman
Feb 20, 2018
S teven Huntsman, 67, of Cadiz, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Trigg County Hospital in Cadiz, KY. Mr. Huntsman was an Engineer for Injection Modeling and an Independent Distributor of Automotive Products for HCM Distributing. He was a member of the Cadiz Church of Christ where he served as an Elder. He was born in Shelbyville, IN on...
Kathryn Ann Blackburn
Feb 7, 2018
Kathryn Ann Blackburn, 70, of Hope, died February 7, 2018 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born April 30, 1947 in Shelbyville she was the daughter of Charles Henry and Doris Marcella Wells Lortz. Kathy lived in Haiti for several years where she was a missionary. She enjoyed doing crafts, studying the Bible and loved her dogs. A graveside service will be...
